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Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign: news feeden-gbCopyright Nicaragua Solidarity CampaignTue, 08 Nov 2016 15:36:30 GMTTue, 08 Nov 2016 15:36:30 GMT http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk/
Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign: news feed http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//images/nicaragua-solidarity-campaign-120.png60100nsc@nicaraguasc.org.uk (Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign)nsc@nicaraguasc.org.uk (Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign)International electoral mission praises Nicaraguan electionshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/161/International-electoral-mission-praises-Nicaraguan-elections
A group of Latin American electoral experts has been in Nicaragua since 6 May, monitoring all aspects of the electoral process.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:36:30 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/161/International-electoral-mission-praises-Nicaraguan-electionsLatest on Nicaraguan electionshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/160/Latest-on-Nicaraguan-elections
With almost a quarter of the votes counted in Nicaragua's Presidential election, Daniel Ortega leads with 71%. He has promised to defend the social and economic achievements of the FSLN Government and to continue with Nicaragua's strong economic growth. The Nicaraguan trade unions have called the victory a triumph for workers around the world who are fighting for a better world.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:45:22 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/160/Latest-on-Nicaraguan-electionsCountering media bias and propaganda in run up to electionshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/159/Countering-media-bias-and-propaganda-in-run-up-to-elections
Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:29:21 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/159/Countering-media-bias-and-propaganda-in-run-up-to-electionsInterview with Adrian Martinez, Confederation of Self Employed Workers, CTCPhttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/158/Interview-with-Adrian-Martinez,-Confederation-of-Self-Employed-Workers,-CTCP
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:50:38 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/158/Interview-with-Adrian-Martinez,-Confederation-of-Self-Employed-Workers,-CTCPBriefing on Nicaragua, 2 November - Book now for this event!http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/157/Briefing-on-Nicaragua,-2-November---Book-now-for-this-event!
We are pleased to announce that we are holding a briefing on Nicaragua on 2nd November in London. The briefing will take place at UNITE headquarters, 128 Theobald's Road, London WC1 (nearest tube: Holborn). This is a special briefing aimed at trade unionists, but all are welcome. It comes at an important time, taking place four days before the Nicaraguan elections. The briefing will focus on the Nicaraguan trade union model but will also address some wider issues such as poverty and social programmes. Speakers will be Nicaraguan Ambassador Guisell Morales and Christine Blower from the NUT, who will be speaking about her experiences on her visit to Nicaragua in June. Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the end of the meeting. The programme is as follows:-Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:43:49 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/157/Briefing-on-Nicaragua,-2-November---Book-now-for-this-event!US ratchets up pressure on Nicaraguahttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/156/US-ratchets-up-pressure-on-Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government has sharply criticised a proposal by US lawmakers that would require Nicaragua, which will hold elections in November, to make political changes.Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:30:03 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/156/US-ratchets-up-pressure-on-NicaraguaTUC Aid Supports Women Trade Unionists in Nicaraguahttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/155/TUC-Aid-Supports-Women-Trade-Unionists-in-Nicaragua
TUC Aid continues to support the Self-Emloyed Workers' union CTCP in their work to recruit more women to the union and to encourage woman members to take up leadership positions.Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:32:43 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/155/TUC-Aid-Supports-Women-Trade-Unionists-in-NicaraguaWant to run a half marathon for Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign?http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/154/Want-to-run-a-half-marathon-for-Nicaragua-Solidarity-Campaign?
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is one of the most scenic city runs in the world and takes place on Sunday 9th October. Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the beautiful 13.1 mile route races through Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James's Park and offers runners magnificent views of some of the capital's most iconic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Marble Arch and the Royal Albert Hall. You would need to pay half the entry fee (you'd pay ...#163;65 - tbc) and aim to raise ...#163;350 in sponsorship which isn't much considering you'll be running over 13 miles. Last year the average raised was well over this, brilliant.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:11:16 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/154/Want-to-run-a-half-marathon-for-Nicaragua-Solidarity-Campaign?George Eliot hospital hosts visit from health service in Nicaraguahttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/153/George-Eliot-hospital-hosts-visit-from-health-service-in-Nicaragua
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:21:22 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/153/George-Eliot-hospital-hosts-visit-from-health-service-in-NicaraguaLATIN AMERICAN SPANISH CLASSES in August and Septemberhttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/152/LATIN-AMERICAN-SPANISH-CLASSES-in-August-and-September
LEARN LATIN AMERICAN SPANISHwith our Peruvian teacher Claudio Chipana ...amp; help the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign! Private lessons also available.Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:46:31 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/152/LATIN-AMERICAN-SPANISH-CLASSES-in-August-and-SeptemberFETSALUD celebrates 42nd anniversaryhttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/151/FETSALUD-celebrates-42nd-anniversary
On 25 May, health union FETSALUD held its 9th National Congress in celebration of its 42nd Anniversary. During the Congress, Dr Gustavo Porras was re-elected as General Secretary, with Evelyn Umana as his Deputy. The Congress confirmed the commitment of FETSALUD's members to strengthening the community and patient-centred model of family health care in Nicaragua. The union's membership now stands at some 26,000, representing 90% of health workers (which includes doctors as well as nurses and auxiliary staff) in Nicaragua. The Congress confirmed its support for the candidacy of President Daniel Ortega in the elections due to take place in November this year. Congress also praised the achievements which have taken place in Nicaragua such as the construction and remodelling of hospitals and health centres and salary increases for health workers.Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:03:55 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/151/FETSALUD-celebrates-42nd-anniversaryWhat difference has 9 years of Sandinista government made?http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/150/What-difference-has-9-years-of-Sandinista-government-made?
Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:08:06 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/150/What-difference-has-9-years-of-Sandinista-government-made?Nicaragua marks International Workers' Dayhttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/149/Nicaragua-marks-International-Workers'-Day
In remarks on theoccasion of May 1st, International Workers' Day, President Daniel Ortega said Nicaragua is committed to a new model of free market economy that promotes social justice and better living conditions for workers. "Investments are essential in the fight against poverty and so Nicaragua is implementing a Tripartite Alliance Model between government, employers and labour, which provides security for investors and good paying jobs for workers," he stated. He spoke at an event organized by the National Workers Front (FNT) that was held on 29th April. In his speech he condemned the attempts to remove from office Presidents Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and Dilma Rousseff of Brazil. In the case of Brazil he said that what was going on was "a coup d\'...eacute;tat to remove a president without any legal basis; it is simply a political coup." He added that the member of congress who is at the head of the impeachment process is himself accused of corruption. He stated that Nicolas Maduro is facing enemies full of hate who want to take advantage of difficult situations in Venezuela, including an energy crisis.Fri, 06 May 2016 13:32:18 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/149/Nicaragua-marks-International-Workers'-DayUNE holds annual congresshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/147/UNE-holds-annual-congress
The Congress of the public sector union UNE took place on 15th April. The Congress discussed future action plans and received a report on the past year's activities. A message of solidarity from UNISON was read out. Domingo Perez was re-elected as General Secretary for a further three years, and the union's new National Executive was also elected, with 50% of seats going to women. Four places on the Executive were also reserved for young members. A representative from UNE will be visiting the UK in June for a speaker tour; the representative will also be attending UNISON's National Delegate Conference. Further details will appear on this website nearer the time.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:24:28 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/147/UNE-holds-annual-congressNicaraguan street sellers benefit from improved working conditionshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/148/Nicaraguan-street-sellers-benefit-from-improved-working-conditions
On 11 April, street sellers working at bus stops outside the Central American University in Managua saw the inauguration of kiosks from which they can in future ply their trade. The kiosks represent a great improvment in conditions for these workers, all of whom are members of the Self-Employed Workers' Union CTCP. The kiosks are made from recycled pallets, and each worker pays 60 dollars to receive one. Previously, street sellers have had to make do with improvised plots covered with plastic sheeting. It is hoped to roll out these kiosks, named 'tourist kiosks' to other parts of the Managua by the end of the year. Each worker receives a key for his or her kiosk, and training on issues such as handling of food is provided by the Institute of Tourism, which then issues workers with a certificate confirming that the training has been completed.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:23:44 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/148/Nicaraguan-street-sellers-benefit-from-improved-working-conditionsUNISON sends message of solidarity to UNE Congresshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/146/UNISON-sends-message-of-solidarity-to-UNE-Congress
UNISON has sent a message of solidarity to the public sector union UNE, who will be holding their Congress this week on 15 April. The message, signed by UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis, and addressed to UNE General Secretary Domingo Perez, reads as follows:-Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/146/UNISON-sends-message-of-solidarity-to-UNE-CongressForthcoming events - latest newshttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/145/Forthcoming-events---latest-news
A number of exciting and interesting events are taking place this year, starting this month. Details are shown below. In addition, we'll be having a stall as usual at UNISON's National Health Conference, 25-27 April in Brighton, so do come and say hello! We are also very excited that two Nicaraguan trade unionists will be visiting in June and speaking at our AGM on 18 June as well as attending UNISON's National Delegate Conference. Watch this space for further information.Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:41:30 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/145/Forthcoming-events---latest-newsNicaragua announces new resources for people with visual and hearing impairmenthttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/144/Nicaragua-announces-new-resources-for-people-with-visual-and-hearing-impairment
The Central American University (UCA) has announced the inauguration of a web site (www.etavs.org) with information about resources for people who are blind or deaf and a communications platform for them to use. At the inauguration of the site, Samuel Ubeda said that the project "will be administered by the deaf and the blind with the help of volunteers." According to a government census carried out five years ago, Nicaragua has 16,000 people with visual impairment and 13,000 persons with hearing impairment. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:33:19 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/144/Nicaragua-announces-new-resources-for-people-with-visual-and-hearing-impairmentSolidarity with Venezuelahttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/143/Solidarity-with-Venezuela
Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:22:33 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/143/Solidarity-with-VenezuelaUNISON National Women's Conferencehttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/142/UNISON-National-Women's-Conference
We are looking forward to attending UNISON National Women's Conference from 11-13 February in Brighton. Come along and visit our stall, where we have lots of lovely goodies for sale, plus up to date information about what's happening in Nicaragua. We hope to see you there! In solidarity.Sat, 06 Feb 2016 13:16:38 GMThttp://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk//news/article/142/UNISON-National-Women's-Conference